Art is among the oldest stores of value — and the least understood. Long before it hangs on a wall, a work carries provenance, authorship, scarcity, and story: the quiet mechanics that turn a canvas into an asset. Uppity Africans by Lisa Tomizuka offers a rare vantage — a debut series, acquired at its origin, still writing its own record. Over one evening we move from mere art appreciation to acumen: how to read a work's worth, verify its provenance, and steward a collection with intent. Whether you buy, make, or advise, you leave able to act.